PFAS score
Repel · Umbrellas
General Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella - Compact & Withstands Winds up to 100mph , Strongest Premium Auto Folding Umbrella for Rain and Sun - Durable
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
Repel's umbrella advertises strong water repellency and durability but makes no public disclosure of its coating chemistry or PFAS status. Waterproof umbrellas commonly use fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatments historically linked to PFAS.
The safe swap
Hydro Flask
Rain Or Shine Umbrella Flask 2 Pack (24 Oz Total) - Hidden Alcohol
75/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Polyester/nylon fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Umbrellas
Hydro Flask
Rain Or Shine Umbrella Flask 2 Pack (24 Oz Total) - Hidden Alcohol
Stainless steel flask body (primary material)
Lower PFAS concern for the flask itself; verify cap/seal materials separately.
⚠Risky category by default
Euroschirm
Light Trek Eco Recycled PET Umbrella
Recycled PET polyester fabric
Lower PFAS concern, plain recycled PET unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on water treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Gustavo Cadile
Style 01 — Gustavo Cadile
unknown/not publicly disclosed
Insufficient public information to assess PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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